dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 819 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  16,352,561

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  30-day trial

• Date Added:

  November 29, 2004

• Previous Versions:

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Publisher's description of dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

Often called the Swiss Army Knife of audio, dMC can digitally rip sound from audio CDs to a multitude of formats. Convert from one format to another while preserving ID tags. Nearly every audio type is supported, including MP3, MP4, Windows Media Audio (WMA), Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Monkey's Audio, and FLAC (with optional installs from Codec Central). For Windows Explorer integration, right-click Convert To and pop up useful information on audio files (such as bit rate and length). Record from LPs with Auxiliary Input.

Version 11.0 features the standard inclusion of Auxiliary Input and File Selector; a higher-quality MP3 decoder (LAME 3.96.1); support for 32-bit WAV IEEE; Unicode tagging transfers; a Power Pack trial included as standard and a license for the MP3 encoder in the trial; smart-install codecs; and new DSP effects (a graphic equalizer and dithering-down bit depth). Finally, dBpowerAmp can supply column information in Windows Explorer (much more refined than Windows standard audio columns).

dBpowerAMPs mp3 encoder (writer) is on a time limited 30-day trial license, illustrate has provided a 100% free encoder for many years, but a legal challenge (claims of patent infringement) has forced a change, the world cannot have a free mp3 encoder so it seems. illustrate must now charge for the mp3 encoding license. This license is purchased through the Power Pack license (a series of enhancements to dBpowerAMP: Faster CD Ripping, Handles Compilation CDs, Preview CDs, ID Tag Editing, DSP Sound Effects and more)...all for $14.

Editor's review of dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

• 4.0 stars

• "Problem-free conversion"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

This mostly standard audio utility simply converts files and rips CDs, but it works without a hitch. dBpowerAmp Music Converter has separate interfaces for extracting audio from discs and batch converting tunes. In our tests, the program showed good speed. It can even rip some protected audio CDs and includes a basic player.

It queries CD information from the Web and can automatically create subfolders and name tracks. To keep the download size small, it only includes MP3 (LAME) and WAV codecs, though you can easily download and install additional components from the publisher's site. Similar to other utilities in this genre, dBpowerAmp Music Converter lets you determine the audio quality of your new files, though it also offers an ample number of presets.

Also, unlike some competing programs, this demo will let you rip or transform as many files as you like for a full month. Most people who rip and convert audio files occasionally will find something to like about dBpowerAmp Music Converter, particularly novices.

User reviews of dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

• Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 819 votes
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• 5 stars

  5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

  Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

  "5 STARS AND 2 THUMBS UP!!!"

  by DownloaDude on June 8, 2005

  Pros: the best you can find and best there is!!

  CONVERTS VERY WELL!! IM IMPRESSED!

  GET DBPOWERAMP NOW!!!

  Cons: LETS DONT GET PICKY ON A GREAT PROGRAM!!

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• 5 stars

  6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

  Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

  "Essential tool for any music listeners..."

  by HungryHomer on April 4, 2005

  Pros: Very easy to use and install. Convert TO AND FROM MP3, WAV, and you can also convert to other audio file types (such as OGG, APE, AAC, etc) by downloading additional codec packs available at the dbpoweramp homepage. Easily set the quality settings and other attributes of the type of file you wish to convert to. Includes options to convert or edit tag of audio files and popup tips of audio file attributes integrated directly in the explorer browser, which can be disabled at any time.

  Cons: Powerpack (shareware) required for editing tags and using advanced converting features in the program. Not completely freeware.

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• 5 stars

  2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

  "AWESOME AUDIO UTILITY"

  by Bill_Gates on June 17, 2005

  Pros: this is great if you want to convert audio from all kinda formats..it can actually repair because i got this corrupt song that didnt play and i used this software and re-saved it and now the song works..

  Cons: cant think of anything..

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• 5 stars

  4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

  Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

  "Very Useful"

  by hack5of7 on March 5, 2005

  Pros: Converts audio files quickly and perfectly. Does many formats but I mainly use it for MP3s. When ripping CD's it automatically names the tracks. It's now my default audio converter for CDs to MP3s.

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• 4 stars

  0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.0

  "A Very Good App"

  by lob on May 23, 2005

  Pros: Easily convert audio from 1 format to another.Download codec from the website.Normalise volume and lots more.

  Cons: None

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